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A Conquest of the Skies By Ameena Naqvi for KidSpirit's The Adventurous Spirit issue. What are we searching for when we explore the unknown? Humanity's interest in the unknown is universal and enduring. Humans…
"Q" is for Questing "We are more alive when we are actively involved with questing and questions. Keep moving. Keep crossing inner and outer borders. Keep asking." — Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spiritual Lite…
"When Will Our Needs and Hopes Matter?" "Democracy is more than a system of government; it is a way of life. We can assess the vitality of a democracy by how well it is serving the people's needs and hopes." These opening lines from th…
When Ministry Doesn't Pay Mindy Mayes is a 29-year-old African American woman who was ordained in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church. She was called to Bethel AME, founded in the 1850s. The building needs repair, a…
Simple Answers Zen Wisdom When you handle rice, water or anything else, have the affectionate and caring concern of a parent raising a child. — Zen Master Dogen
Welcoming the Spiritually Independent Let's stop being so negative about the group that is transforming religion and spirituality in the 21st century. One-fifth of the American public – and a third of adults under 30 – do not identi…
Next Door Democracy When I first moved to Berkeley, California, almost three years ago, someone told me about the NextDoor app. I signed up right away and soon discovered that it is a great way to connect with your nei…
Hold on to What Is Good Native American Wisdom Hold on to what is good, even if it is a handful of earth. Hold on to what you believe, even if it is a tree which stands alone. Hold on to what you must do, even if it i…
Elders with Time to Experiment There comes a time when Baby Boomers realize that they are no longer the youngest clients at a favorite resort, restaurant, or health club. In an article in The New York Times, Michele Willens write…
An Elder Hero for the Ages Writer Milan Kundera is convinced that the modern era — and with it, the novel — began with The Adventures of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, which was published in 1605. It revolves around …